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Mustafa Murad, CEO at Gulfsat Communications, said: “We proudly showcase our

cutting-edge services at SATExpo 2025, where we will exhibit secure, flexible and reliable

satellite Video & DATA solutions tailored for large enterprises and government entities. Going
in line with the fast-geopolitical dynamics in the MENA region, Gulfsat offers a unique,

protected, anti-jamming, broadcast DTH service on all its bouquets active on the 7/8 West
orbital position. Attendees will also be able to explore our fully scalable, end-to-end IoT

connectivity solutions, designed to empower smart operations across diverse sectors.”

Driving forward discussion and collaboration within the industry, SATExpo Middle East
Summit 2025 has convened international leaders in satellite and space for the two days of high-

level dialogues and collaborative innovations.

The event’s inaugural day ignited dynamic discussions on the seismic shifts transforming the

space economy, featuring insights from industry titans like Axiom Space (USA), Es’hailsat

(Qatar), FADA (UAE), S4 GmbH (Germany), and Astroscale (Japan). Sessions explored
critical frontiers—from the private sector’s expanding role in space commercialization to the

revolution of compact, AI-powered satellites and their pivotal role in building smarter, safer
cities. Visionary keynotes captivated audiences, including Prof. Dr. Klaus

Schilling’s breakthrough perspectives on Earth observation and interplanetary missions.

The event’s second day was filled with transformative content, spotlighting AI’s
revolutionary role in satellite data, the critical push for localised space technologies, and the

meteoric rise of women shaping the cosmos. Industry pioneers like Rivada Space Networks

(UK), OrbitWorks (UAE), Kuwait Maps CIS, SpaceData Inc. (Japan), and Saudi Arabia’s
NeoSpace Group ignited debates on next-generation innovation—from machine learning-

powered Earth observation to sovereign space capabilities.

The day wrapped up with Prof. Sherif Sedky, CEO of Egypt’s Space Agency and UN

COPUOS Chair, giving a fireside chat where he unveiled bold strategies for empowering
SMEs through space agencies while dismantling barriers to create an inclusive, globally

collaborative space economy—proving the Middle East is writing the playbook for 21st-

century space leadership.